ajax18 wrote: The jobs that are available don't pay much better than unemployment or welfare.
This is a problem. And it's something that isn't easily resolved. I think part of what has driven middle-income wages down IS globalization. In my view, it's not so much immigrants coming to "steal" our jobs - although there are some jobs in our economy that are unpleasant and low-paying that immigrants WILL do and Americans won't (see here for an example: http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/White House ... 92011.html ). Rather, the problem is that companies can more easily outsource jobs in this globalized economy, and some of those jobs are outsourced in developing countries where, at least for the moment, workers will work for FAR less than the equivalent American. In retrospect, it seems Al Gore was wrong when he said globalization would make "all boats rise". Instead, it has risen some boats (the superstars of different factions of the economy, particularly finance, and it has risen the boats of the destitute in some countries) but it has lowered other boats (the American middle class).
I don't think there is an easy solution to this, nor is there an obvious villian. But it is a problem.
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moksha wrote:No, but I do recognize that some provision must be made for those who will never be employable despite repeatedly seeking employment. People deserve more than being summarily emptied from the reject bin.
This is another problem. Many people's careers and long-term earnings and retirement were absolutely devastated by the recession through no fault of their own. The longer people are out of work the less likely they are to be hired. They become "tainted". It's a tragedy, and it's another problem without an easy solution.
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Personally, I think that the Unemployment Benefits should be extended again. The job situation is much worse than it has ever been. Two of my friends who have been on unemployment did not find jobs until AFTER their 99 weeks had expired by several months. One friend ended up losing his home because of it. They were both looking for jobs and turning in applications EVERY DAY from the time they were laid off.
Both friends have degrees. One of my friends has a PhD in Counseling. These are not people who want to live on the dole. They want to work, but literally can't find work.
The economy is going to continue to tank unless the extension happens because there won't be anyone to spend and stimulate the economy.
The job situation is much worse than it has ever been.
Do you think the job situation is ever going to get any better? The real answer for when enough is enough is going to be when whoever is lending our country this money cuts us off.
And when the confederates saw Jackson standing fearless as a stone wall the army of Northern Virginia took courage and drove the federal army off their land.
The job situation is much worse than it has ever been.
Do you think the job situation is ever going to get any better? The real answer for when enough is enough is going to be when whoever is lending our country this money cuts us off.
You're still displaying a painful lack of understanding of how governmental and international finances work. You should read up on this from sources other than those that are just as ignorant as you are about this subject.
By the way, the job situation is improving month by by month. The housing industry is improving even more so, month by month. Home builders are projecting high sales:
By the way, the job situation is improving month by by month.
That's odd, because this entire thread has been devoted to the fact that people can't find a descent job. That's why your side is aguing for the indefinite extension of unemployment benefits.
What are you going to say when the economy completely recovers (as it always does)?
When exactly are you predicting that will happen? When this does happen, will you still be arguing for indefinite unemployment benefits then as well?
And when the confederates saw Jackson standing fearless as a stone wall the army of Northern Virginia took courage and drove the federal army off their land.
ajax18 wrote:That's odd, because this entire thread has been devoted to the fact that people can't find a descent job. That's why your side is aguing for the indefinite extension of unemployment benefits.
I didn't say anything about that, but why not?
ajax18 wrote:When exactly are you predicting that will happen? When this does happen, will you still be arguing for indefinite unemployment benefits then as well?
Six to twelve months. If not, I'll buy you a beer. If you don't drink beer, I'll buy you a Kool-Aid (you seem to have drunk quite a bit, already). If it happens, extended unemployment will be a moot point.
This, or any other post that I have made or will make in the future, is strictly my own opinion and consequently of little or no value.
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